The Rogue is Nissan's compact five-passenger crossover SUV and arguably the brand's most important model. In 2023, it accounted for almost one-third of Nissan's U.S. sales, nearly outselling all its passenger cars combined. With its stylish interior and range of well-equipped trim levels, the Rogue is an excellent choice in the competitive compact SUV segment.
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While it can be tempting to "not mess with success," the Rogue gets a significant update for the 2024 model year as Nissan looks to keep this popular SUV at the top of its game. Updates for the 2024 model year include:
Nissan offers the 2024 Rogue in four trims: S, SV, SL, and Platinum. All versions have front-wheel drive (FWD) standard with the option of upgrading to all-wheel drive (AWD). Prices range from around $30,000 for the Rogue S FWD to around $42,000 for the AWD Rogue Platinum.
Previously, JD Power reviewed the 2023 Nissan Rogue. This review focuses on the Rogue's updates for 2024 and how they potentially impact its overall consumer appeal.
In the following sections, our independent expert analyzes a 2024 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD equipped with the following options:
The test vehicle's price was $43,250, including the $1,365 destination charge to ship the SUV from the Smyrna, Tennessee, assembly plant to your local dealership.
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While the Nissan Rogue hasn't changed in shape or size for the 2024 model year, styling updates give the small crossover a fresh look and set it apart from the previous year's model.
The 2024 Rogue gets a new version of Nissan's signature V-motion grille that flows into the slim LED running lights. The larger grille features prominent horizontal bars that give the Rogue a wider look. A revised front fascia below the grille adds to the new, clean look, further enhanced in gloss black to differentiate the top-level Platinum trim. New wheel designs for the SV and Platinum trims add to the updated look.
Although the Rogue is not a premium vehicle, Nissan elevates the SUV's cabin with new colors and upgraded textures for the door panels, seats, center console, and dashboard. The top-level Platinum version gets new Chestnut brown leather trim that gives the Rogue's cabin the look of a luxury vehicle.
Further upgrading the higher-end SL and Platinum trims, both now come standard with Nissan's new 12.3-inch color HD touchscreen display as well as a 12.3-inch digital driver information display. The Rogue is also the first Nissan model to convert to USB-C ports exclusively; the base S features two ports in front, while higher trims get two additional charge-only ports for rear-seat passengers.
Until recently, most in-vehicle infotainment systems featured software and technology developed by the vehicle's manufacturer, explaining why some are better than others and why the interface and voice interaction are quite different across companies.
Now, many car companies are adopting Google Built-in for a more uniform, proven experience. The 2024 Rogue is the first Nissan model to integrate this Google-based system. The updated infotainment system comes standard on Rogue SL and Platinum trims.
The new system integrates popular applications like Google Maps and Google Assistant, with additional features available for download via the Google Play Store. Adding and using these features is done through the infotainment system; you don't need to connect a phone. However, this connectivity isn't free forever; each new 2024 Rogue comes with five years of complimentary basic connectivity.
While this is a Google-based system, it still allows phone integration with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Logging into your personal Google account brings saved addresses and points of interest to the built-in Google Maps and can also provide calendar notifications. You can register up to five Google accounts, and swapping between them is a simple process via the infotainment screen.
Nissan also offers a three-year trial of NissanConnect on SV trims and higher. This suite of connected services works with the MyNissan phone app, allowing drivers to remotely lock or unlock the Rogue's doors or start the engine remotely with the climate control set to pre-warm or pre-cool the vehicle. It can even turn on the heated seats and steering wheel—a very nice feature for cold winter starts. Other convenient features include My Car Finder and Walk Away Status, the latter notifying you if you left the doors unlocked or a window open.
Nissan's system also offers Amazon Alexa integration. Once the driver activates the Nissan Skill for Amazon, vehicle functions are accessible from the MyNissan phone app or a home Alexa device. Sitting in your living room, you can ask Alexa to start or stop the engine, check the cabin's temperature, or even check tire pressure.
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My first action upon getting into a car is to connect my phone and launch Android Auto (or Apple CarPlay if you’re an iPhone user). Sliding into the new Rogue, I immediately paired my Samsung Galaxy S23+ via Bluetooth—a quick and easy process—but I didn't immediately launch Android Auto. I always use Google Maps via Android Auto, and there it was, already on the screen!
The Built-in Google Maps functions just as it does via Android Auto—traffic updates in real-time and rerouting options are available if necessary. With access to the Google Play Store, I downloaded Spotify and Waze—two of my most-used apps. Logging into my personal Spotify account, my playlists appeared, as did my subscription, which eliminates ads. Logging into Waze had the same effect, showing my history as well as identifying my home address.
Using the Google Assistant voice system, I easily found points of interest, set a destination, made a hands-free call, and played music from various sources. The interface is excellent, and it understood my requests without issue. For example, when I told Google Assistant I wanted Mexican food, the system returned with a choice of locations. Choosing one set the navigation to that destination. When I said, "Play Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run on Spotify," the system asked if I wanted to hear the song or the album—a pretty cool feature.
Google Assistant also integrates vehicle functions, so you can adjust the temperature, turn on the defroster, or change the music source with voice control.
Is Google Built-in better than Android Auto? In the 2024 Nissan Rogue, you don't have to make that decision—Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay) come standard. However, once properly set up, Google Built-in offers all the same functionality as Android Auto without needing a stable phone connection, which is certainly a plus.
Although it may be at the lower end of Nissan’s lineup, the Rogue is enjoyable to drive. Its power comes from an innovative 1.5-liter variable-compression turbocharged (VC-Turbo) 3.0-liter engine that produces 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. While the standard continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) lacks the responsiveness of a typical automatic transmission, overall performance is good.
During my test drive, the Rogue quickly accelerated to 70 mph as I entered Interstate 94 near Ann Arbor, Michigan. Cruising at highway speeds was quiet and comfortable, with very little road or wind noise.
During my drive, I engaged ProPilot Assist, which operates the adaptive cruise control and provides steering assistance with lane-centering. The system works well, smoothly reducing speed when approaching a slower vehicle. ProPilot Assist also uses data from the navigation system and will automatically slow the Rogue for tighter curves, returning to the set speed once the road straightens.
While the Rogue is not a performance vehicle, the small SUV handles twisty back roads surprisingly well. The steering provides good feedback, and the Rogue feels agile as you push it through the corners. The ride is stable, even on rough pavement, lending confidence to the overall drive.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the 2024 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD at 31 mpg in combined driving. During my drive, the trip computer indicated 29 mpg—not quite matching the EPA rating, but impressive, nonetheless.
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It can be risky to make changes to your best-selling model, which is why the updates to the Nissan Rogue for the 2024 model year are a big deal. However, the refreshed exterior styling, significant technology upgrades, and interior updates should only increase the popularity of this small crossover.
The Rogue's new Google-based infotainment system is a vast improvement over the previous version, with an intuitive design and excellent voice interaction. Unfortunately, this new system is only available on higher-level trims. Still, it gives the Rogue a distinct advantage against formidable competitors like the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, and Toyota RAV4.
Perry Stern has worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years and has always been a car enthusiast. Driving almost every new car on the market, Perry has written for multiple publications in addition to his work for jdpower.com. Recently relocated to southeast Michigan, Perry is still crazy about cars, especially his 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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